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Ice Plant Seeds - Table Mountain
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Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi Table Mountain) - It only takes 4 months, and you will be able to enjoy this ground cover plant and the brilliant fuchsia blooms when you start Ice Plant seeds! This hardy, drought-tolerant ground cover plant forms a ground-hugging carpet that faithfully blooms season after season.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 500 seeds covers 10 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
15 - 18 inches
Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi Table Mountain) - It only takes 4 months, and you will be able to enjoy this ground cover plant and the brilliant fuchsia blooms when you start Ice Plant seeds! This hardy, drought-tolerant ground cover plant forms a ground-hugging carpet that faithfully blooms season after season. A mainstay of the water-saving or dry-climate garden, this hardy Ice Plant is a colorful ground cover that blooms with little to no care!
Table Mountain Ice Plant has foliage that is deep green, almost succulent looking and extremely shiny. The blooms are 1 - 2 inches across and cover the foliage, opening in the morning and closing in the evening. Drought tolerant Ice Plants make a great under planting for roses and taller shrubs. They also work well in a container as long as their situation is sunny and well-draining.
Plant Delosperma Cooperi seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost is predicted. Use starter trays and sterile potting mix. Press the Ice Plant seeds into the soil but do not cover the seeds. Keep the ground cover seeds moist but not saturated until germination occurs. Transplant outdoors, 18 inches a part when temperatures are warmed. Find a sunny location with sandy, sharp-draining soil. In the hottest climates, Ice Plant would do well with some afternoon shade.
Common Questions
How quickly does ice plant spread?
Most ice plants have a quick and aggressive growth and spread rate.
Are plants toxic for my pets?
Ice plants are considered non-toxic for your pets.
My plants’ leaves are turning yellow, what do I do?
This is a sign of overwatering. Ice plants need soils that drain well, and you should allow plants to dry out between waterings. Excess moisture can weaken or kill your plants.
Do I need to deadhead my plants?
No, deadheading does not promote further blooming with ice plants.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, ice plants do well in containers as long as you provide a well-draining potting mix. A thin layer of gravel placed over potting mix will help to keep your leaves dry as well.
